Post-Game Talk: Game 23 - As the late, great Ned Martin would say MERCY!!!!!!!! - B's win it in OT - 5-4

[Ivo]

Anyone else impressed that Zdeno Chara is on pace for 36 points with no powerplay time?

 

[Chief Nine]

The argument over being fair in the calling instead of having black and gold glasses on is a legitimate point that should be made and has been before.

Last night's game was the worst time to bring it up. That was a reffing disaster for both teams.

Can’t say it any better

 

[bruins19]

Heinen is a modern day Don Marcotte

That is high praise, but well deserved.

 

[mjhfb]

Anyone else impressed that Zdeno Chara is on pace for 36 points with no powerplay time?

I can't believe I'm saying this about a player approaching 43, but he seems to be skating better, especially his first step. Wonder if that bad knee injury is finally behind him.

 

[Orr Fourever]

The group had some bounces go their way finally. Krug channeling his inner Moses the way the ice parted in ot. Do we think it was a set play on Krugs ot goal? Yes, yes we do...

 

[Alicat]

Wasn't feeling well when he woke up

That's exactly how whatever is going around starts. Hope he's downing a ton of vitamin C and getting fluids. Also, humidifier...

 

[Bruinaura]

This is a great picture but I don't know what's better, the Wild players positioning or some of the fan reactions

 

[Grimey]

What a goal by T-ORR-ey Krug

 

[aguineapig]

Ritchie with a nice under the radar play again on DeBrusk goal. Beats everybody to the puck off the faceoff, drives the D back with speed, then follows the play down the boards. A-frames and holds off D until the support follows into the Zone. Finds Z at the point and low slapper results on tip in. No it's not Hall of Fame worthy, but he's far from a black hole.

 

[The Murph]

Anyone else impressed that Zdeno Chara is on pace for 36 points with no powerplay time?

Certainly amazing. A guy at 42 with that size, should not be able to play such a fast game at his current level. Absolute workhorse, physically and mentally.

Looks like he reinvented his game to be able to mask his shortcomings (speed, quickness) and bring out his advantages (strength, reach, and experience) at his age to still play at a high level. No question he's a master of knowing himself, knowing what he can and can not do, and the game of hockey.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

What a goal by T-ORR-ey Krug

Not really comparing them ,but very Bobby Orr’ish ,man can you imagine Bobby Orr playing 3-3 Lol

 

[The Murph]

Ritchie with a nice under the radar play again on DeBrusk goal. Beats everybody to the puck off the faceoff, drives the D back with speed, then follows the play down the boards. A-frames and holds off D until the support follows into the Zone. Finds Z at the point and low slapper results on tip in. No it's not Hall of Fame worthy, but he's far from a black hole.

That was a very impressive move. Looked like he predicted that, and the first step burst of speed shocked me. That goal setup was all him.

 

[aguineapig]

Not really comparing them ,but very Bobby Orr’ish ,man can you imagine Bobby Orr playing 3-3 Lol

A white flag would have flown from the opposing bench.

 

[Grimey]

Not really comparing them ,but very Bobby Orr’ish ,man can you imagine Bobby Orr playing 3-3 Lol

Oh god it would have to be 3 against Orr just to make it fair

 

[Grimey]

Anyone else impressed that Zdeno Chara is on pace for 36 points with no powerplay time?

The old Z-Rex never leaves me unimpressed

 

[Alicat]

Love this

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Anyone else impressed that Zdeno Chara is on pace for 36 points with no powerplay time?

Yes.

Have said it numerous times this year and I will say it again:

Chara, at 42, is better now than he was 3 years ago.

 

[BruinsFanSince94]

Love this

Same. Hopefully JJ picks up the fine for him because the little weenie NHL can't have coaches calling out their precious officials (who all suck ass besides McCauley).

 

[sarge88]

I’m not saying this because of last night alone, because I’ve said it several times over the last month or so, but, if the first line is going to be on most power plays for 1:30 - 1:45, why not put Krejci out there with line 1 and Krug?

I don’t think it’s anecdotal when I say that DK has great chemistry, albeit in small samples, with all three guys on line 1.

IMO, it makes no sense not to have arguably, your 2nd most creative all around player on the power play as much as possible.

 

[BMC]

Clearly the NHL officiating needs to be held to a higher level of accountability then it has been; it is way to inconsistent. Well, unless you consider bad being consistent.

I was going to say does being consistently awful count?

 

[sooshii]

This is a great picture but I don't know what's better, the Wild players positioning or some of the fan reactions

Oh yeah. Blow it up!!

 

[The National]

I’m not saying this because of last night alone, because I’ve said it several times over the last month or so, but, if the first line is going to be on most power plays for 1:30 - 1:45, why not put Krejci out there with line 1 and Krug?

I don’t think it’s anecdotal when I say that DK has great chemistry, albeit in small samples, with all three guys on line 1.

IMO, it makes no sense to have arguably, your 2nd most creative all around player on the power play as much as possible.

I agree for the most part.

But I think that’s close to giving up on that second unit as DK is essentially quarterbacking there. It would make for an even better 1st unit but that takes almost all the hope from the second unit.

 

[Bruinaura]

I agree for the most part.

But I think that’s close to giving up on that second unit as DK is essentially quarterbacking there. It would make for an even better 1st unit but that takes almost all the hope from the second unit.

Don't need a second unit if the first scores every time

 

[The National]

Don't need a second unit if the first scores every time

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I’ve never been big on putting all my eggs in one basket.

 

[sarge88]

I agree for the most part.

But I think that’s close to giving up on that second unit as DK is essentially quarterbacking there. It would make for an even better 1st unit but that takes almost all the hope from the second unit.

I see that, but it seems like most of the time Krejci doesn’t step on the ice until there’s only 30-40 seconds left, usually during a scattered transition.

If PP 1 is going to get 1:30 - 1:40, I’d rather Krejci be on it.

Then send out 3 of Coyle, Heinen, DeBrusk, Bjork to finish it.